USA U18 News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about USA U18 from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on USA U18, including key stories and in-depth articles.
Aug 5th, 14:002025 NHL Draft
The players to watch at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the start of the scouting season. These are the players you need to keep an eye on at this year's tournament in Edmonton, Alberta.
Jun 27th, 17:452024 NHL DraftFilm Room: EJ Emery could become a shutdown force in the NHL
EJ Emery could be one of the premier shutdown defencemen to emerge from the 2024 NHL Draft.
May 5th, 20:522024 U18 World ChampionshipEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship Medal Round
Cam Robinson brings you the three stars from the medal round of the 2024 U18 World Hockey Championship in Espoo, Finland.
2023-07-31, 20:142024 NHL DraftWhat to watch at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Mitch Brown and Lassi Alanen preview the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
2023-06-27, 18:152023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Oliver Moore is the draft's best skater, with the potential for so much more
Mitch Brown takes you into the Film Room ™️ to look at Oliver Moore's game.
2023-06-27, 17:052023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Ryan Leonard's unique physicality and skill make him one of 2023 NHL Draft's best forwards
Ryan Leonard's physicality is what sets him apart, but he's more than a bruiser. He brings legitimate top-five talent.
2023-04-18, 16:002023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsMeet the Team: Team USA's roster at the 2023 U18 World Hockey Championships
Elite Prospects American region scout Joey Padmanabhan goes player-by-player with scouting reports on all of Team USA's roster at the 2023 U18 World Hockey Championships.
2022-10-19, 06:312023 NHL Entry Draft"We’re not only brothers but good friends too": St. Louis brothers team up for the first time in Dubuque
Ryan and Lucas St. Louis are teaming up for the first time in their hockey-playing lives with the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Russ Cohen spoke to Martin St. Louis' kids about that experience.
2022-08-02, 04:352023 NHL Entry DraftThe 3 Stars from Day 2 of the 2022 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup
Mitch Brown looks at the three stars from the second day of action at the 2022 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in Red Deer, Alberta, highlighting one player's contributions in each of the day's three games.
2022-07-30, 18:172023 NHL Entry DraftThe 2022 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup Preview
The Hlinka-Gretzky Cup annually marks the start of the scouting season, and it takes place from July 31st to August 7th in Red Deer, Alberta. Mitch Brown sets the stage in this preview article.
2022-07-02, 15:002022 NHL Entry DraftIsaac Howard's "hunger to score goals" sets him apart at the 2022 NHL Draft
American winger Isaac Howard is one of the most divisive prospects in the draft. Russ Cohen spoke to him ahead of the 2022 NHL Draft in Montréal to better understand his game.
2022-04-29, 18:302022 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipMeet the Team: Team USA's roster for the 2022 U18 World Hockey Championship
EP Rinkside American regional scout Joey Padmanabhan breaks down Team USA's roster for the 2022 U18 World Hockey Championships.
2022-04-22, 14:552022 U18 World Hockey Championship5 bold predictions for the 2022 U18 World Hockey Championships
EP Rinkside Dir. of Film Scouting Cam Robinson serves up 5 bold predictions for the men's 2022 U18 World Hockey Championship, set to take place in Landshut and Kaufbeuren, Germany.
2022-04-21, 10:432022 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipSeamus Casey looking to boost draft stock with a strong showing at the U18s
EP Rinkside columnist Russ Cohen talks to USNTDP defenceman Seamus Casey about his game, going to the U18s, playing for Michigan next year, and the upcoming draft in an exclusive interview.
2021-04-25, 18:00U18 WorldsMeet the Team: Team USA's Under-18 World Hockey Championship roster
We're finishing off our series of roster previews with a look at the American's offering for the U18 World Hockey Championships, a tournament they're set to host in Texas. Joey Padmanabhan has more.
2021-04-21, 14:00NHL Entry Draft 2021Film Room: Sean Behrens is a first-round prospect in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft
If the shorter defencemen having success in the NHL are exceptions rather than the rule, here's the next exception: Sean Behrens. Our Dir. of North American Scouting, Mitch Brown, makes the case in the Film Room™️.
2021-02-11, 20:29IIHF World Championships 2021USA Hockey, Dallas Stars to host 2021 IIHF U-18 World Championships
The 10-nation tournament will be hosted in the great Dallas-Fort Worth area beginning April 26, 2021.
2021-02-09, 18:00AHLAround the AHL: Trevor Zegras making an early bid for a promotion
Patrick Williams takes you around the AHL with a look at everything going on in the NHL's top developmental league. Trevor Zegras is making an early bid for a shot at the Anaheim Ducks lineup.
